The Best Scalp Products To Soothe Dryness and Irritation (Psoriasis included!)

I’ve talked about this on Instagram a lot, but I haven’t mentioned it on the blog, and I figured it was time. I suffer from Psoriasis on my scalp (dry scalp, itching, burning/soreness, scaly patches, flaking) and I’ve found it incredibly difficult to find hair products that treat my scalp, but don’t weigh down my super fine hair.

After trying numerous prescription products from my dermatologist that didn’t really work, I set out to find a new hair care routine.

Most of you have probably heard of (or used) Olaplex products, and although I LOVE their masks, I realized that their shampoo and conditioner were causing terrible flare ups on my scalp - I used these for much longer than I would like to admit before I realized.

I’ve tried endless amounts of other shampoos and conditioners over the years as well, and the brand that I’ve found to work the best for me is Oribe! They have a line specifically for dry scalp, and the products are super light weight and don’t weigh down my super fine hair or make it look greasy which most scalp shampoos do. I use the shampoo, conditioner, scalp treatment, as well as their hairspray and dry texture spray.

Another thing that many people overlook are the products that they use post-shower. Any sort of spray, powder or aerosol can be SO terrible for your scalp if you’re not using the right one! The one that irritated my scalp the most was dry shampoo, but I discovered Briogeo and their dry shampoo is amazing. It works super well, and doesn’t irritate my scalp the same way other dry shampoos did.

I also use a scalp scrubber in the shower and that has been a game changer! I’ve tried a few scalp scrubs, and they’re not my favourite — I find them hard to work in properly. If you’re a fan of scalp scrubs though, I would recommend this one from Briogeo.

You can shop all of the products below if you’re interested (just click the photo), and if you have any questions, send me a message on Instagram!